NH News

7:00 am

Mon November 11, 2013

Granite State Communities Observe Veterans Day

On this Veterans Day, communities across New Hampshire are holding ceremonies, banquets, and parades honoring those who have served in the military.

Many events will start at or around 11:00 this morning, in honor of the holiday’s roots. Originally, Veterans Day was called “Armistice Day,” honoring the end of World War I on November 11th at 11:00, in 1918.

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Manchester, Nashua and Lebanon will hold parades at that time. The Meredith veterans march and Peterborough parade begin a bit earlier, around 10:30.

The State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen will host an 11:00 ceremony with the Disabled American Veterans. U-S Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster will deliver remarks at the event.

Following a flurry of activity, SeacoastOnline.com reports that Portsmouth’s new Memorial Park will be open to the public today. It features a granite fountain with slabs from the old Memorial Bridge.

And throughout the day, American Legion halls across the state will host a variety of events.